Understanding Climate Change Factors

What do climatologists study?

• The behavior of animals

• The structure of atoms

• Climates and compare past and present climates

• The history of human civilizations

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Which of the following is a natural factor that affects climate change?

• Internet usage

• Plate tectonics

• Social media trends

• Urban development

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How do volcanic eruptions affect the climate?

• They increase the Earth's gravitational pull

• They release sulfur and ash that can block sunlight

• They cause the Earth's orbit to change

• They increase the Earth's tilt

What is the significance of Milankovitch Cycles in climate science?

• They describe the Earth's core temperature

• They explain the Earth's magnetic field

• They describe Earth's natural movements affecting climate

• They predict volcanic eruptions

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Which of the following is a method to reduce an individual's carbon footprint?

• Using more plastic products

• Driving less and carpooling

• Increasing electricity usage

• Cutting down more trees

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Explain how tree rings can provide information about past climates.

• They show the color of the soil

• They indicate the age of the tree

• The width of the rings indicates growth conditions

• They reveal the tree's species

What role do computer models play in climate science?

• They are used to predict stock market trends

• They model weather and climate by factoring in many variables

• They are used to design clothing

• They predict human behavior

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Describe how human activities contribute to climate change.

• By increasing the Earth's magnetic field

• By releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• By decreasing the Earth's rotation speed

• By stabilizing global temperatures

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